PhD Position – Investigation of the influence of ionizing radiation on corrosion processes at the steel-glass interface Full-time

Your Job

Conducting in-situ and in-operando Raman experiments on glass corrosion

Developing and constructing fluid cells with integrated alpha radiation sources

Performing post-mortem analyses (electron microscopy e.g. EPMA, SEM, and X-ray methods e.g. µCT, XRD)

Preparing and evaluating solution analyses using ICP MS/OES

Publishing and presenting research results at national and international conferences

Your Profile

Master’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or Geosciences

Experience in Raman spectroscopy, glass corrosion, and/or radiochemistry

Excellent written and spoken English skills

High motivation for independent scientific work and commitment to completing a PhD

Our Offer

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

TEAM & ENVIRONMENT: You will work in a motivated team with an international and interdisciplinary focus – at one of the largest research institutions in Europe

RESEARCH & INFRASTRUCTURE: You will have access to excellent scientific and technical facilities for your work

NETWORKING & EXCHANGE: You will participate in (international) conferences and project meetings and actively build your scientific network

SUPERVISION & SUPPORT: We will accompany your doctoral studies with continuous, expert guidance from your academic supervisor

WORK-LIFE BALANCE: We offer flexible working hours to help you balance your professional and personal life. You also have the option of flexible working (in terms of location), which is generally possible after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments

VACATION: You will receive 30 days of vacation

KNOWLEDGE & DEVELOPMENT: Your professional development is important to us – we support you specifically and individually e.g., through training and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral candidates (JuDocS)

FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your qualifications and assigned responsibilities, you will be classified according to pay group 13 (75%) of the TVöD-Bund. Additionally, you will receive a special payment (“Christmas bonus”) amounting to 60% of one month's salary. Additional compensation beyond the base salary may be possible. All information about the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website (pay scale table on page 66 of the PDF download)

FIXED-TERM: The position is limited to 3 years

SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us. Further information on diversity and equal opportunities